(Thursday, April 11, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney is videotaped behind-the-scenes and in performance tonight at United Center in Chicago, the fourth stop of his 19-city Driving USA Tour.
Angry JFK rips steel leaders for price boost 50 years ago this hour (1962)
(Wednesday, Apr. 11, 1962, 3:30 p.m. EST) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy bluntly denounced the major steel companies today for “a wholly unjustifiable and irresponsible defiance of the public interest” in raising their prices by $6 a ton. Continue reading Angry JFK rips steel leaders for price boost 50 years ago this hour (1962)
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India rejects British offer of dominion status 70 years ago today (1942)
Video: India rejects dominion status offer (at :35)
(Saturday, April 11, 1942) — Dominant Hindu and Moslem (Muslim) parties today rejected Britain’s offer of dominion status after the war and Sir Stafford Cripps, special emissary of the British war cabinet, announced the proposal he had bought from London had been withdrawn.
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Union forces capture Confederate-held Fort Pulaski 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: Fort Pulaski
(Friday, April 11, 1862, during the American Civil War) — The two-day Battle of Fort Pulaski on Cockspur Island, Georgia, near the mouth of the Savannah River, ended today as the fort fell to Union forces.
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Grant removed from field command for costly victory at Shiloh 150 years ago today (1862)
Video: April 11, 1862 (at 47:45)
(Friday, April 11, 1862, during the American Civil War) — U.S. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant was removed from field command today by Gen. Henry W. Halleck after the frightful losses (including nearly 3,500 deaths) in the victory of the Battle of Shiloh.
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Henry Adams warns of apocalyptic war 150 years ago today (1862)
(Friday, April 11, 1862, during the American Civil War) — In a letter to his brother Charles Francis Adams Jr., in London, journalist, historian, academic and novelist Henry Brooks Adams wrote today: “Someday science may have the existence of mankind in its power, and the human race commit suicide, by blowing up the world.”
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Fonda, Hackman and ‘The French Connection’ win top Oscars 40 years ago tonight (1972)
(Monday, April 10, 1972) — The French Connection, a hard-hitting, fast-paced tale of crime detection in New York City, was named Best Picture of 1971 tonight at the 44th Academy Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The film’s director, William Friedkin, was named Best Director.
Jane Fonda, the stylist, wily call girl of Klute and Gene Hackman, the relentless narcotics cop of The French Connection won top actor honors. The best original song award went to the “Theme From ‘Shaft.'”
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Paul McCartney performs at Chicago’s United Center 10 years ago tonight (2002)
(Wednesday, April 10, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney is videotaped behind-the-scenes and in performance tonight at United Center in Chicago, the fourth stop of his 19-city Driving USA Tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Chicago’s United Center 10 years ago tonight (2002)
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‘Ebony and Ivory’ by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder debuts at #29 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)
(Saturday, April 10, 1982) — The single Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder debuted on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart at #29.
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‘Reel Music’ album by The Beatles debuts at #40 in USA 30 years ago today (1982)
(Saturday, April 10, 1982) — The album Reel Music, a compilation album featuring a selection of songs by The Beatles that were featured in their films, debuted on today’s Billboard 200 top albums chart at #40.
